The guild leader's handbook [electronic resource] : strategies and guidance from a battle-scarred MMO veteran / by Scott F. Andrews.

ISBN:

9781593272586

9781593273033

Title:

The guild leader's handbook [electronic resource] : strategies and guidance from a battle-scarred MMO veteran / by Scott F. Andrews.

Author:

Andrews, Scott F.

Personal Author:

Andrews, Scott F.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxii, 192 pages) : illustrations

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

In Detail; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Author's Note: GM vs. GL and Other Acronyms; Chapter 1: Forging a Guild Identity; One Size Does Not Fit All; The Hardcore/Casual Issue; Set Your Focus; Standing Out from the Crowd; The Guild Identity Flowchart; Chapter 2: Humble Origins: Foundations of a Successful Guild; Your Paperwork; Your Guild Name; Your Policies; Your Tools; Your Officers; Chapter 3: Nonhuman Resources: Recruiting Players and Evaluating Recruits; Recruiting Fundamentals; Server Presence; Guild Applications; Beware the Eedies!

Chapter 4: Dramatis Personae: Dealing with Guild DramaPeople and Personalities; Drama Is Natural; Dealing with Drama (Or Not); Drama Solutions; Rewarding and Punishing; Removing a Member; Chapter 5: Epic Encounters: Raiding as a Guild; In Harm's Way; Preparation Is Key; Raid Leadership Is Not Guild Leadership; The Raid Leader's Handbook; Why Lead Raids?; Chapter 6: The Protocols of Plunder: Loot Distribution; Loot Causes Drama; Choosing the Right System; Loot Systems; Exceptions; Faith and Fairness; Chapter 7: PvP and Roleplaying Guilds; Player Killers; Leading in Character.

Chapter 8: The Burdens of Command: Managing OfficersPromoting Members to Officer Rank; Officer Roles; Officer Discipline; Burnout; Chapter 9: The Long Term; Morale; In-Game Events; Ethics and Server Reputation; The Big One; Chapter 10: IRL: Dealing with Reality; Online Gaming Is Real; Life Is More Important; What You Can (Sometimes) Help With; What You Shouldn't Help With; Meeting Face to Face; A Look Ahead; Index.

Local Note:

eBooks on EBSCOhost

Subject Term:

Computer games.

Internet games.

Shared virtual environments.

Format:

Electronic Resources

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Publication Date:

2010

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Summary

Who said dragon slaying was easy? Leading a guild in massively multiplayer online (MMO) games like World of Warcraft is more difficult than most players think. Your members look to you to solve problems, plan raids and battles, and lead them to riches and renown. In The Guild Leader's Handbook, you'll learn how to create, build, and maintain a successful guild. Author Scott F. Andrews, a longtime guild leader and guild advice columnist for WoW.com, will show you how to guide your guild to glory. Whether you're trying to confront a monstrous threat, conquer your rivals, or simply reign supreme as the wealthiest traders in the galaxy, The Guild Leader's Handbook offers invaluable guidance to help you achieve your goals. You'll learn how to: Plan successful raids, player vs. player battles, roleplaying sessions, and contests Deal with problem players and keep a lid on guild-fracturing drama Solve loot issues and choose the best loot system for your guild Boost your guild's morale, re

Author Notes

For the past three years, Scott F. Andrews has been helping other guild leaders and officers with his weekly advice column "Officers' Quarters" for WoW.com. A veteran of the MMO genre, he leads one of the oldest surviving guilds in World of Warcraft.

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Author's Note: GM vs. GL and Other Acronyms

Chapter 1 Forging a Guild Identity

Chapter 2 Humble Origins: Foundations of a Successful Guild

Chapter 3 Nonhuman Resources: Recruiting Players and Evaluating Recruits

Chapter 4 Dramatis Personae: Dealing with Guild Drama

Chapter 5 Epic Encounters: Raiding as a Guild

Chapter 6 The Protocols of Plunder: Loot Distribution

Chapter 7 PvP and Roleplaying Guilds

Chapter 8 The Burdens of Command: Managing Officers

Chapter 9 The Long Term

Chapter 10 IRL: Dealing with RealityA Look Ahead

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